Arthur Alaggio Jr.

Born in Mineola, N.Y., on Dec. 9, 1930, he was a son to the late Arthur and Sophie (Helmke) Alaggio Sr. Arthur was raised in Valley Stream, N.Y., and was a graduate of Valley Stream High School. After graduating from high school, he was hired by Springfield Gardens Bank in Queens, N.Y. At that same time, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines Reserves for a two-year term.

In May 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country during the Korean War. Arthur was honorably discharged in 1955. Upon his honorable discharge, Arthur joined the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138 of Long Island, N.Y., and retired from that union after 36 years.

Arthur was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes in West Islip, N.Y., and was instrumental in the building of the church, school and other buildings needed, including the rectory and covent. Arthur was an usher, lector and minister of communion at the church and Good Samaritan Hospital. At that parish, he was a member of the Holy Name Society, finance committee and pastoral council.

In 1994, he moved to Saw Creek Estates in Bushkill and became a member of the Church of St. John Roman Catholic Church, Marshalls Creek, where he became a minister of communion and altar server. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 40 years, where he earned the title of Grand Night. Arthur also was a life member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his loving wife, the former Dolores W. Made, who passed away on Oct. 21, 2003; his son, Arthur John Alaggio; his daughter, Arlene Alaggio; his sister, Katherine (Wright) Jessen; and his grandson, Michael Sacripante.

A public visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Church of St. John Roman Catholic Church, 5171 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, with the Rev. Jeffrey J. Walsh as celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial remembrances be made to Church of St. John Tree of Life for Arthur Alaggio Jr., 5171 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.